Legal Assistant

Join Charlotte County Government as a Legal Assistant in the County Attorney’s Office and play a vital role in supporting the legal work that serves our community. In this dynamic and highly respected position, you’ll work closely with attorneys on a wide range of legal matters, from preparing case files and legal documents to managing calendars, coordinating communications, and handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented, organized professional who enjoys variety, exercises independent judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment while making a meaningful impact in public service.

• High school diploma supplemented by course work in legal studies or similar legal office practices
• Four (4) years of relevant legal secretarial or legal office work experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience.

In this role, you can expect to be an essential part of a collaborative legal team where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism directly support the County’s mission. Your ability to manage sensitive information, prepare accurate legal documents, coordinate schedules, and communicate effectively will help ensure that legal matters move forward efficiently and transparently. By supporting attorneys in the County Attorney’s Office, your work will contribute to sound legal decisions, effective representation, and the smooth operation of county government—ultimately helping protect public interests and serve the residents of Charlotte County with integrity and care.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Risk/Safety Conditions:There is little or no risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety associated with this position.

Physical Activities:Walking, sitting, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans’ preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.